Maggie Z.
kitchener, ON
behavior & big dog extraordinaire
Pet care experience
I have had dogs (mostly german shepards) all my life and extensive behavioral experience with kids and dogs alike! My partner and I have the world’s sweetest shelter pit mix named Monty who makes a great playmate.
Reviews
Maggie was an absolute joy! We could not have asked for a better dog sitter for our boys. Maggie spent almost an hour with us for our meet & greet, asking all the right questions and letting me dote, brag and warn about all their funny characteristics. Jackie, who has been our foster for less than three months and is still coming out of his shell, warmed right up to Maggie. She sent us so many pictures of Jackie hanging out in the living room, instead of his crate aka 'safe space'! Homer, our senior pug, is very set in his ways and Maggie was able to meet all his puggy demands. Maggie kept us well informed and took such good care of our home while we were away. We even came back to an adorable photo album of "Homer & Jackie's Vacation!" You do not find that kind of thoughtfulness in very many people. It was such a comfort knowing how comfortable she is with dogs and humans! Homer and Jackie (and me!) can't wait to have her back.
Maggie is a true animal lover and will make any fur baby feel instantly comfortable! She is a great communicator and takes extra care any animal under her care. Could not recommend enough!
Maggie's great! Very sweet with my dog but not timid about consistency around rules & expectations. She knows all the commands we use in the house, is good about redirecting him on walks, is willing to take him on hikes, knows his stressors... Really great. Ask for a 20 minute walk & she'll do 40 if she has a little time. Animal welfare oriented, attentive, punctual, professional, and kind.
Maggie is a very sweet person with dogs and cats. I have an old chow chow, a breed notorious for being picky with people, and mine is no exception. Maggie has always been very gentle with my dog, recognizing that my dog sets the pace of their interactions. She's even had my dog on leash a few times, and she never jerks or pulls on my dog. My dog grew to love Maggie, and Maggie really liked my dog too. I would absolutely recommend Maggie as a dog sitter. During covid my roommate got a cat, and Maggie was the only person that cat seemed to like. She was patient in teaching the then kitten not to destroy people's hands when playing, for example.
About Maggie Z.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I will be sure to be a respectful guest in your home and keep you up to date with photos of your pet. My sister is a veterinarian and my partner’s sibling is a professional dog trainer, so if something comes up I can get access to professional support if you need it!
Information Maggie Z. would like to know about your pet
Let me know what your dog’s needs are and how I can make a good first impression. If you would like to work on commands/tricks, let me know what your pet already knows and your training methods so I can keep it consistent!
A typical day
I love to go on long walks and hikes! I have tons of toys I can bring and I never run out of energy to play. I also love giving doggy massages and providing some much needed R&R after playtime
Services
Maggie can watch in your home
Availability
My schedule varies week to week but I am usually available after 3:30pm every day. If given enough notice I can alter my work schedule to fit your needs.
About Maggie Z.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
I will be sure to be a respectful guest in your home and keep you up to date with photos of your pet. My sister is a veterinarian and my partner’s sibling is a professional dog trainer, so if something comes up I can get access to professional support if you need it!
Information Maggie Z. would like to know about your pet
Let me know what your dog’s needs are and how I can make a good first impression. If you would like to work on commands/tricks, let me know what your pet already knows and your training methods so I can keep it consistent!
A typical day
I love to go on long walks and hikes! I have tons of toys I can bring and I never run out of energy to play. I also love giving doggy massages and providing some much needed R&R after playtime
Location
kitchener, ON
Pets
Maggie Z.
kitchener, ON